Overview
Tteokbokki is a popular Korean street food made of chewy rice cakes stir-fried in a sweet and spicy gochujang-based sauce. It is a beloved snack enjoyed by people of all ages.
History
Originally made with soy sauce, modern spicy tteokbokki was invented in 1953 by Ma Bok-rim in Sindang-dong, Seoul.
Types
| Type | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| Regular Tteokbokki | Gochujang sauce, most basic |
| Rabokki | With instant noodles |
| Cheese Tteokbokki | Topped with mozzarella |
| Jajang Tteokbokki | Black bean sauce |
| Rose Tteokbokki | Cream sauce blend |
| Gungjung Tteokbokki | Soy sauce-based, original style |
Side Dishes
- Fried foods - Tempura, kimmari, squid
- Sundae - Korean blood sausage
- Rice balls - Dipped in leftover sauce
Globalization
Tteokbokki has gained international popularity with K-food trends. Instant tteokbokki products are now exported worldwide.